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Paper Roses Pod

34 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

The unofficial Killie fans podcast. Light hearted discussion and debate talking all things Kilmarnock FC. Contact us at [email protected]

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We'll be champions one day Rodney!

January 12, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 22.9 MB

We're back to discuss all the happening's over the last month. We start with the sacking of Tommy Wright and if it was justified, before delving into the appointment of Derek McInnes and the buzz that's been brought back to the club after the news. We have all the reaction to Del's first game, a 2-0 win, against QOS and discuss the importance of having Chris Stokes back in the side. 

Burkie's back

November 16, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MB

Special episode recorded during travels to and from Cappielow for the weekends game against Morton. There is a full pre match discussing all things in the build up to the game. We also have the full post match reaction to the comfortable 2-0 win and celebrating the return to form of fans favourite Chris Burke. 

You're going down like your website

November 07, 2021 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MB

This weeks episode looks back on the 1-0 victory over bitter rivals Ayr. We also discuss the 4-0 win against Queen of the South and look ahead to the weekends meeting at home to Partick Thistle.

We canny leave out Danny

October 26, 2021 16:00 - 41 minutes - 23.1 MB

Looking back over the weekends game at home to Hamilton. Discussing the poor performance and what needs to improve, but also the importance of getting the win and moving back up the table and only a few points behind the league leaders. We look ahead to the massive game on Tuesday night away to bitter rivals Ayr. We talk about what it will mean to get a win and how important a game it is, not only to beat our rivals, but for setting ourselves for a title challenge heading into the rest of th...

Time to burke up our ideas

October 20, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

We’re back from an absence with a bumper episode. We discuss all things from the recent 2-2 draw with Dunfermline at East End Park, the drop in league form over the last few games and what needs to be done to change this run of form. We discuss the importance of Callum Hendry since he has signed and we look ahead to this weekends game against Hamilton and next weeks derby against Ayr. 

It’s a marathon, not a sprint

August 31, 2021 16:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

We have all the the reaction to the defeat in the top of the table clash against Inverness and discuss the need for a striker especially after the lack of creativity and goals up top in the last game. We also look back over the fantastic 2-0 win against Hamilton, how impressive Scott Robinson was that day and how much of a miss he will be after being ruled out with a hamstring injury.  Finally, we look ahead to the SPFL Trust Trophy fixture at home to Falkirk and discuss how important this g...

A game of two halves

August 19, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

All the reaction from our 2-0 defeat to Hibs in the league cup. We look at the positives from the first half including Robinson’s one on one with the Hibs keeper and the incredible strike from Polworth and whether it was over the line or not. We discuss the striker situation with the heightened need for a new recruit after Burrell’s injury and we look ahead to this weekends game away to Hamilton. 

You're just a shite Bobby Madden

August 11, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

This week we discuss the last minute winner against Queen of the South, how important these kind of wins will be come the end of the season, the atmosphere in the away end and how refreshing it is that Killie away days are back. We also look ahead to the game against Hibs in the league cup discussing the allocation of tickets and giving our preview on the game.

One team in Ayrshire

August 07, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 21.2 MB

We discuss our first league match and Ayrshire Derby of the season and how great it is to have an atmosphere back in rugby park once more, our striker options for the season ahead, which championship away days appeal to us most and our upcoming match versus Queen of the South.

The journey back

July 30, 2021 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

Discussing the Tommy Wright rebuild and picking some of the top performers so far, the team getting the job done through the group stage of the league cup after the ineligible player fiasco, getting to know some of the new signings, discussing some Ayrshire Derby memories and looking forward to the game against Ayr under the lights at Rubgy Park on Monday night.  

The rebuild begins

June 04, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

All the reaction to the gutless play-off defeat to Dundee which sealed the club's first relegation in 28 years, the Mulumbu situation and if it could have been handled better, the reasons behind the fall from 3rd to relegation in 2 years,  the released list and if they were the correct decisions, analysis of all the transfer business so far and looking ahead to the start of the new season with the Betfred Cup only round the corner.

Man of the Mitch

May 18, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

All the reaction to the 2-0 win away to Accies, discussion on Mitch Pinnock's rise in form after two goals in the game in Hamilton and if that form is enough to earn him a contract extension into next season,  the disappointment that we are confined to the play-offs after Ross County's win against Motherwell and looking ahead to the first leg tie at Dens Park against Dundee. 

Choosing between shite and jobby

May 13, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

Brief discussion on the lacklustre defeat away to Motherwell,  the reaction to the heart stopping 3-3 draw with St Mirren at Rugby Park, how we need to improve our catastrophic defending if we are to stay in the league, the importance of Lafferty to our season, preview of the win or bust game vs Accies this weekend and our chances of staying up this season. 

D’ohyle

April 30, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MB

Reaction to the disappointing defeat to St Mirren on penalties in the quarter final of the Scottish Cup, the importance of minimising the individual errors that have affected the team all season, looking at the positives from the performance and moving on to give our preview of this weekends game away to Motherwell in the league.

King Kyle defeats the Arabs

April 23, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

Reaction to the 3-1 cup win over Montrose and the 3-0 league win over Dundee Utd, Kyle Lafferty continuing his fine goal scoring form, our chances of surviving this season after the result and looking ahead to St Mirren away in the quarter final of the Scottish Cup.

Special Guest / Gary McDonald

April 18, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

I am joined by former Killie central midfielder Gary McDonald. Gary takes us through his career, from what it was like being a local lad coming through the youth and going onto make over 100 appearances for the club.  He gives us an insight into what it is like scoring goals against Rangers and Celtic in the blue and white strips and explains what a great dressing atmosphere there was throughout his Killie career. 

For goodness Zech

April 15, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

Reaction to the weekends 2-2 draw at home to Ross County, discussing why it was a missed opportunity, what needs to improve going in the the final run of games, preview of Montrose at home in the Scottish Cup and the main talking points from the recent AGM. 

He's 6ft 4 and scores goals galore

April 07, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

The reaction to the 4-0 win away to Stenny in the 3rd round of the Scottish Cup, Lafferty's scintillating form with a hat-trick at the weekend and his importance going into the remaining games, a favourable Scottish Cup draw and our chances of getting to the later stages and looking ahead to this weekend's massive six pointer at home to Ross County.

Kyle has the last laff

March 23, 2021 11:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Discussing the sensational and very much needed 4-1 win over Motherwell at Rugby Park, the best performers from the game, Kyle Lafferty’s scintillating form since arriving and importance to the team going forward, analysing the post split fixtures and looking ahead to the Scottish Cup tie in a couple of weeks against Peterhead or Stenhousemuir. 

Disaster in Dingwall

March 09, 2021 16:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

Reaction to the devastating defeat to relegation rivals Ross County in Dingwall, discussion on what has led to the downfall over the last couple of years and who is to blame, our chances of staying in the league and what the new target is and looking ahead to the Motherwell game at Rugby Park after the break. 

Zech finds the net

March 04, 2021 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

All the reaction to the weekends draw with Dundee Utd at Rugby Park, looking ahead to the six pointer away to Ross County this weekend, Innes Cameron continuing to score goals and looking back at some of the best loan signings over the years after Zech Medley's performances on loan from Arsenal.

Finding the right medley

February 26, 2021 16:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

All the reaction to the 1-0 defeat to Aberdeen at Pittodrie, looking ahead to the massive game at home to Dundee Utd this weekend, summary of the season so far and our chances of turning  the form around and staying in the league, final farewell to Findlay, Innes Cameron scoring goals at Alloa and testing the knowledge of Michael and Andy with a player appearances quiz.

Roses are red, Killie is blue, Lafferty signs, thanks for the memories Stu

February 18, 2021 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

Reaction to the defeat against Rangers at Ibrox, the signing of Kyle Lafferty and how he can help fix the issues in front of goal, memories and chat all about Stuart Findlay with his departure to the MLS looking likely and the preview of this weekends game against Aberdeen at Pittodrie.

He’s blue he’s white

February 12, 2021 15:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

Reaction to defeats to St Mirren & Motherwell, Tommy Wright appointed as the new manager, how he’s going to turn things around and a preview of the game this weekend against Rangers at Ibrox.

Make the wright decision

February 04, 2021 16:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Reaction to the defeats to St.Johnstone and Celtic, everything on the manager situation from whether it was the right decision at the right for Alex Dyer to leave his role and who is the best candidate that should be taking the club forward, the transfer business done on deadline day and looking ahead to St.Mirren away this weekend. 

Working hard or hardly working

January 29, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Reaction to the 2-0 defeat away to Livingston, Alex Dyer’s position at the club, looking ahead to games against St. Johnstone and Celtic at Rugby Park, discussing the questionable transfer policy and reminiscing over the League Cup Semi-final win against Ayr nine years ago. 

Tactics outwitted, fans show they are committed

January 21, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

Reaction to the 2-0 defeat to Hibs at Easter Road, looking ahead to the game against Livi on Wednesday night, the successful appeal against the punishment for Covid breaches, fans raising over £20,000 through the killie trust, reaction to the board zoom call and we discuss our Pie Stand XI.

Special Guest / Chris Strain

January 15, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

I am joined by former Killie youth player, Junior football legend and current Kilwinning Rangers manager Chris Strain. He takes us through stories from being the boot boy for the 1997 Scottish Cup winning team, training and playing reserve football with some Killie legends, being around characters like Ally McCoist and dealings with then first team manager Bobby Williamson.  Chris also speaks about his career after Killie, playing alongside Andy McLaren and that game at Easter Road when Irv...

Kilties on fire... the 3-0 loss is unjustified

January 14, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

Reaction to the comfortable 2-0 win at home to Accies, looking at going into the Hibs game at Easter Road this weekend off the back of a good run of form, discussing all tansfer talk and contract situations at the club, delving into the farcical handling of covid regulations by the governing bodies and looking ahead to the tribunal.

Well and truly Rogered

January 06, 2021 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MB

Reaction to dropping 2 points in the last minute against St. Mirren due to a calamitous goalkeeping error, preview of this weekends game at home to Accies, discussing the arrival of new signing Dabo and the news that Brophy is on the way out and a chance for Ryan to get redemption on this weeks quiz after his embarrassing performance a couple of weeks ago. 

Danny Whitehall Ballon d’Or

December 31, 2020 02:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

Reaction to the fantastic win against 10 man Motherwell to round off the year in style, looking ahead to St.Mirren at Rugby park this weekend, discussing the deplorable news that our manager was subjected to racial abuse, the sad passing of former players David Sneddon and Jim McLean and our best moments from 2020. 

All I want for Christmas is 3 points

December 23, 2020 02:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

Reaction to the whimpering defeat to the Dons, pressure building as the poor form continues and looking at how we can turn our fortunes around. Preview of the crucial game against the Tangerines at Tannadice and reliving some of the best goals over the last decade through the memorable commentary that defines them.

Fans dig deep as the team falls short

December 16, 2020 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

The massive generosity of the fans for the KFCSA 2020 gift appeal, reaction to the defeat in Glasgow's East End, Alex Dyer's position at the club and performance to date, preview of this weekends game at home to Aberdeen and dreaming of getting fans back into Rugby Park.

3 points lost off the pitch

December 11, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

Reaction to the weekends defeat to accies, the SPFL's decision to hand Motherwell a 3-0 win and the announcement from Kilmarnock that they are looking to appeal the decision, summary of the season so far, a preview to Celtic this weekend and our upcoming fixtures over the Christmas period. Also the welcomed announcement of Government funding for Scottish Football and details of the KFCSA 2020 gift appeal.